The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 05/01/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by: 
Rita Rega
Produced by: 
KBOO
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Every other Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Celebrating the Art of Jazz

With the passing of venerable KBOO host David Lifton, Rita Rega will continue in David’s time slot to celebrate the art of jazz. The show “The World of Jazz” will look at this ever changing art-form and it's rich tradition. New releases will segue to familiar classics and back again. Informed conversation about our jazz community will also be presented. 

Genre(s): 
Jazz
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Current

The World of Jazz on 09/13/17

Airs at: Wed, 09/13/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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Guitar Heros

Airs at: Wed, 08/30/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
We will also remember the late guitarist John Abercrombie. Read more

Jazz for a Solar Eclipse

Airs at: Wed, 08/16/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
This weekend's Montavilla Jazz Festival and Dmitri Matheny 's gig at the Jack London Revue will be discussed. Read more

The World of Jazz on 08/02/17

Airs at: Wed, 08/02/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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today's show was hosted by DJ Charlie Read more

The Other Newport

Airs at: Wed, 07/19/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
American jazz artists dominate jazz festivals in Rhode Island, Spain and France. Read more

It's Festival Time!

Airs at: Wed, 07/05/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
The Store of Funk plays the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival. Read more

First Day of Summer

Airs at: Wed, 06/21/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
We'll start with some cool latin sounds and progress into the mainstream. There will be a set devoted to the late trumpetrer Thara Memory.  Read more

The View From Here

Airs at: Wed, 06/07/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita will have world renowned tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano on the air for a brief interview after 3:30. Read more

Chamber Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 05/24/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Billy Childs returns to Portland in support of his latest release "Rebirth." Read more

It's The Season

Airs at: Wed, 05/10/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita will be featuring lots of new releases from Trombone Shorty, Nicholas Payton, and David Valdez.   Read more